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pain getting worse
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(to cut a long story short - been feeling unwell since summer, had shit loads of tests, since found out I had glandular fever at some point, and my folate levels were low, but no reason especially for such pain)
I was put on pregablin 75mg once a day in sept mainly to manage anxiety, this was upped to twice a day in november, and 2 weeks ago it upped again to 75mg once and then 150mg in another dose, to help with the pain as well. I was told to give it 2 weeks and then go back if it wasn't really helping. I now can't get an appointment until next week but I'm really unsure of what I can do now to manage my pain. I know I could up my dose of my own accord and this would still be well within the limit (600mg per day), but I know thats not advisable. I'm not really in a position to have hot baths everyday (i'm still having to stay with friends because my house is still not quite ready to live in, and the emersion heater need to be replaced at my new place), and I have no codeine to take and I can't take ibuprophen for more than a couple of days without it irritating my gut.
The doctors are heading towards a diagnosis of fibro or post viral something or other, but we're still no nearer to any concrete treatment plan as yet...
But any ideas what I do about the pain? I've got some glucosamine patches, and heat patches, but is there anything much else I can do? My muscles are getting so tight and painful especially around my joints, I'm just about managing my energy levels with naps and careful eating but the pain is getting unbareable!
I was put on pregablin 75mg once a day in sept mainly to manage anxiety, this was upped to twice a day in november, and 2 weeks ago it upped again to 75mg once and then 150mg in another dose, to help with the pain as well. I was told to give it 2 weeks and then go back if it wasn't really helping. I now can't get an appointment until next week but I'm really unsure of what I can do now to manage my pain. I know I could up my dose of my own accord and this would still be well within the limit (600mg per day), but I know thats not advisable. I'm not really in a position to have hot baths everyday (i'm still having to stay with friends because my house is still not quite ready to live in, and the emersion heater need to be replaced at my new place), and I have no codeine to take and I can't take ibuprophen for more than a couple of days without it irritating my gut.
The doctors are heading towards a diagnosis of fibro or post viral something or other, but we're still no nearer to any concrete treatment plan as yet...
But any ideas what I do about the pain? I've got some glucosamine patches, and heat patches, but is there anything much else I can do? My muscles are getting so tight and painful especially around my joints, I'm just about managing my energy levels with naps and careful eating but the pain is getting unbareable!
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It's expensive and I wouldn't recommend it as an alternative to seeing you doctor but it might help you bridge the gap while they figure something out for you
Those stomach pains do sound painful.
From what I can see you've done everything right and further to the methods of pain relief you've already tried I cant think of any alternatives.
Its a shame with doctors waiting lists the way the are you can't get an appointment sooner.
Have you thought about trying to ring NHS direct? The might be able to give you some more concrete advice.
The number is 0845 4647
http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/
Hope that helps.
Phil :thumb:
I've tried NHS direct and they said they couldn't really give me any advice for chronic pain without a diagnosis. :-?
I think it's fair to say she's found codeine and tramadol to be most effective at managing the pain, although she has to walk with a cane if she goes out anywhere and she still has days where she really can't do much and needs help around the house. I'm not a doctor, but I guess people react differently to these meds, so it's trial and error to an extent. Other than that she just tries to rest, has a soak in the bath or has a few mates over to try to distract her and try to forget about being in pain for a bit.
Hope you feel better soon hun *hug*
Has anyone ever been sent on some kind of pain management course or been to a specialist clinic? I was thinking about getting a tens machine when I have some cash again but can they be used on joints or just big fleshy bits like my lower back?
I want to do this BADLY but shes right I could be putting myself in a worse position than now if I can't cope with the pressure. If this was sorted or at least getting somewhere I'd be saying yes for definate, but I'm really not sure right now
I was joking around today with my mother saying that I felt like an elderly artheritic cat that needed putting down...I'm 22 for fucks sake! I should be out clubbing and gigging and working my heart out achieving what I know I'm capable of rather than feeling totally twarted by this whatever it is!!
xx
Apologies Miss_Riot, my mind got jumbled in between posts! :-)